AI for Learning

Postgraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

Objectives

The aim of the course is to equip participants with knowledge about historical, contemporary, theoretical, practical, and evaluative aspects of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning contexts, including educational, professional, and everyday settings. Perspectives on the design, critiquing, evaluation and deployment of AI for Learning are also addressed. The course provides in-depth, cross-disciplinary coverage of the field of AI for Learning that is at the intersection of technology, human-computer interaction, education, psychology, philosophy, sociology, and law.

Content

The course covers a selection of central topics such as AI and learning, AI technologies (including genAI), AI governance, AI literacy, AI ethics, and future directions. The course encourages critical thinking about the technological, pedagogical, market, ethical, social, and legal implications of AI in learning contexts, equipping participants with the ability to reflect on its responsible use.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student can:

  • explain the theoretical foundations underlying the use of AI for learning in professional, and everyday learning contexts
  • recognise ethical and privacy considerations in the application of AI for learning

Skills

The student can:

  • apply knowledge to the planning, design, critiquing, deployment, and evaluation of AI for learning in various contexts
  • participate in interdisciplinary teams evaluating AI systems for learning

General competencies

The student can:

  • work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
  • participate in discussions on the role of AI for learning in various contexts

ECTS Credits

5 ECTS

Level of Study

Master, Continuing and further education (EVU)

Semester of Instruction

Fall

Place of Instruction

Online
Required Previous Knowledge
None
Recommended Previous Knowledge
None
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
None
Access to the Course

Participants must have completed one of the following educational programmes:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Other degree or vocational education of at least 3 years' duration
  • Education that, in accordance with Section 3-5 of the Act on Universities and University Colleges, is approved as equivalent to the aforementioned degrees or educational programmes
Teaching and learning methods
The course employs a range of learning methods including lectures, discussions, group work, and participant feedback.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Group project presentation

Compulsory assignments/activities given throughout the semester must be completed and approved.

Approved compulsory requirements are valid for three semesters.

Forms of Assessment

The course uses the following forms of assessment:

Written exam, 2 parts

  1. Project report, group (60%)
  2. Perfomance review of group work, individual (40%)
Grading Scale
Letter grades with the scale A, B, C, D, E, F
Assessment Semester
Fall
Reading List
The literature list will be ready before 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the following spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The course is evaluated in accordance with the Faculty of Psychology's routines for participatory evaluation and UiB's quality assurance system. The evaluation will be conducted by SLATE (Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology)
Programme Committee
Faculty of Psychology, SLATE (Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology)
Course Coordinator
SLATE (Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology)
Course Administrator
Faculty of Psychology, SLATE (Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology)